Fraud Risk Management

Fraud Risk Management

Risk Identification, Prevention Policy, Anti-Money Laundering, Data Mining, and Investigation

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Online
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Date Venue Duration
06 - 08 October 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days
23 - 25 November 2026 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days
13 - 15 January 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days
24 - 26 February 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days
05 - 07 April 2027 Sandton, Gauteng 3 Days

Course Introduction

Fraud has become a serious concern for both commercial and non-profit organisations worldwide. Studies estimate that companies lose around 5% of annual revenue to occupational fraud. Awareness of fraud and the integration of anti-fraud procedures into your organisation’s systems can significantly affect its long-term sustainability.

 

This course teaches you why people commit fraud, how to identify fraud risks, how to establish an anti-fraud culture, and how to build a robust fraud risk management programme from the ground up — including how to draft the policies, registers, and response plans that turn awareness into an operating system.

Course Objectives

Upon completing this Fraud Risk Management course, delegates will be able to:
  • Draft best-practice Fraud Risk Management policies
  • Manage fraud risk using Fraud Risk Registers
  • Evaluate and challenge management's fraud risk assessments
  • Understand the mindset of a fraudster
  • Apply proven techniques to prevent fraud
  • Promote an effective fraud prevention process
  • Use data mining and AI-assisted tools for fraud prevention and detection
  • Implement an effective fraud investigation process
  • Sharpen audit skills for fraud investigation
  • Recognise deceit and dishonesty

Who should attend?

  • Security Supervisors and Managers
  • Appointed Fraud Specialists
  • Managers Seeking Comprehensive Knowledge of Fraud Investigation
  • Internal Auditors Focused on Modern Fraud Prevention and Investigation
  • Members of Fraud Teams Specialising in Internal Fraud
  • Managers Aiming to Understand Fraud Prevention and Detection
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Training Methodology

Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:

– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.

Training Outline

Module 1: Fraud Risks
Session 1: Background to Fraud
  • Definitions and statistics of fraud
  • Insights from ACFE Fraud Surveys
  • The financial impact of fraud
  • Profiling a typical fraudster
  • Trends in detected fraud
Case Study: The Extent of Fraud in Africa.
Session 2: Fraud Risk Identification & Assessment
  • Explaining fraud risk identification and assessment processes
  • The six principles for an effective Fraud Risk Management Programme
  • Analysing supplier and outsourcing fraud
  • Constructing a Fraud Risk Matrix and Register
  • IT fraud risks: computer fraud, e-commerce, and IT security
Session 3: The Risk of Corruption
  • Causes and indicators of corruption
  • Identifying procurement fraud risks and bid-rigging
Exercise: Creating a Fraud Risk Register.
Module 2: Developing a Fraud Prevention Process
Session 4: Fraud Mitigation
  • Techniques for evaluating and mitigating fraud risk
  • Identifying vulnerabilities and typical control weaknesses
Session 5: Procurement Fraud
  • Tendering and bidding processes
  • Recognising indicators of supplier and procurement fraud
  • A Procurement Fraud Checklist
Session 6: Introducing Effective Anti-Fraud Policies
  • Creating a culture of fraud awareness
  • Developing Fraud Awareness Training Programmes
  • Constructing a Fraud Response Plan
Session 7: Anti-Money Laundering
  • The relationship between fraud, risk, and control
  • Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders
Exercise: Drafting a Fraud Prevention Policy.
Module 3: Fraud Detection and Investigation
Session 8: Fraud Detection Techniques
  • Using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)
  • Data mining and AI-assisted anomaly detection for fraud
  • Prioritising fraud risks using internal and external databases
Session 9: Legal Aspects of Investigations
  • Navigating legal considerations during an investigation
  • Implications of the Bribery Act
  • Strategies for asset recovery
Session 10: Fraud Investigation
  • Managing the investigation process
  • Planning and determining investigation objectives
  • Selecting the investigative team and maintaining discretion

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Success Stories

Discover how our courses enhance professionals’ effectiveness in their workplaces.

Central Bank of Lesotho

Fraud Risk Management

The Fraud Risk Management training was clear, practical, and very relevant to day-to-day work. Content was well structured and the real world case studies made concepts easy to apply. Presenter knowledge and engagement kept the session interactive. Overall a valuable program that strengthened my understanding of fraud detection, prevention, and regulatory requirements.

Central Bank of Lesotho

Fraud Risk Management

The facilitator was exceptionally good, approachable eloquent and was able to structure the course content to relate to our specific work designations, it was just perfect service delivery

Central Bank of Lesotho

Fraud Risk Management

Keep up the good work which I experienced during my training being training materials offered and great hospitality we received from all the staff members

Centenary Rural Development Group Ltd

Risk Management for Risk champions

Very informative course with good content and benchmarks of key players in South Africa. We are able to agree a plan on how to build an enterprise risk management framework for a developing group of companies. Several references to guide us and experienced Facilitators

GEMS

Auditing the ESG Process Masterclass

Very happy with the training. It was excellently delivered and comprehensively covered all critical aspects of ESG and effectively contextualised them within the environments of our respective organisations.

North West Gambling Board

Risk Management in the Public Sector

The course was eye opening and exceeded my expectations.

FAQs – Fraud Risk Management

Master fraud risk assessments, preventative controls, whistleblower mechanisms, and response planning. This fraud risk management training equips professionals to protect organizational assets and maintain integrity.

What topics are covered in the Fraud Risk Management course?
The course covers the fundamentals of fraud risk governance, conducting enterprise-wide fraud risk assessments, designing robust internal controls, developing anti-fraud policies, implementing whistleblower programs, fraud detection techniques, and response plan formulation.
Who should attend the Fraud Risk Management training course?
This training is ideal for fraud risk managers, internal and external auditors, compliance officers, risk managers, forensic investigators, corporate governance professionals, and business leaders responsible for safeguarding organizational assets.
What are the key learning objectives of this course?
Delegates learn to proactively identify and evaluate fraud vulnerabilities, build an integrated fraud risk management framework, foster an organizational culture of integrity, and establish swift incident response protocols.
How long is the Fraud Risk Management course?
The programme is structured as an intensive 5-day training masterclass designed to provide actionable tools, practical frameworks, and real-world case study applications.
What practical skills will delegates gain from the training?
Participants will gain practical skills in building fraud risk registers, designing targeted anti-fraud controls, conducting fraud scenario analyses, setting up effective reporting mechanisms, and evaluating anti-fraud program performance.
Can Prospen Africa deliver this course as customized in-house training?
Yes. Prospen Africa can tailor the training to align with your organization's specific sector risks, corporate operational policies, compliance obligations, and internal audit requirements.

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